Mexico is well known for its ancient Aztec heritage, the decimation of that empire by Spanish conquest, and the widespread impact of smallpox in the 16th century. Receiving its independence from Spain in 1821 and the loss of northern territories to the United States in the 19th century, Mexico has often struggled with revolution and unrest. While enjoying freedom of religion and constitutional protection of religious practice, 95 percent adhere to Christianity with nearly four percent making no faith claim. Mexico City is the seventh largest mega-city in the world with a population of 21.7 million living within the Mexico City metro area. Mexico is one of the oldest works of the Church of the Nazarene outside the continental United States. That work began in 1903 and has known tremendous growth. Through the years, the challenges have changed, but the Good News of Jesus and the transformative message of scriptural holiness continue to make a difference in lives and in communities.
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- Pray for leadership to remain motivated with a clear focus on holiness.
- Pray that the involvement of youth in missions will deepen discipleship, inspired by being like Jesus.
- Pray for new leaders to be raised up who are passionate about missions and NMI.
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- We praise God that some churches have had the opportunity to support immigrants.
- We praise God for the continual growth of membership in churches.
- We praise God for his faithfulness in providing care and wisdom to pastors and leaders during the time of the pandemic.
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We thank God in advance for all the wonderful works that He will do in Panama.
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250 mission leaders are trained in NMI Congress
“Called to the Missions in Holiness” in Mexico
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About 250 people, including Nazarene Missions International (NMI) ministry leaders from local churches in Mexico, attended the National NMI Congress titled “Called to Missions in Holiness.” For three days in the month of October, they gathered at the First Church of the Nazarene of Guadalajara to receive the training that was organized by regional and Mexico Field NMI.
Since 2019, in-person NMI leadership development events have not been possible due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Speakers at the congress included Dr. Gustavo Crocker, general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene; Lola Brickey, global director of NMI; Dr. Luis Carlos Sáenz, regional director of Mesoamerica; Dr. Jorge Córdova, field strategy coordinator (FSC) Mexico; René Gutiérrez and Abner Gutiérrez, from Missions Mobilization; and David Peña, co-pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene of Guadalajara.
Distinguished service of district, field, and regional leaders was recognized during the conference. Also, each district was recognized by Ana María Crocker, NMI regional coordinator, for faithfully supporting the World Evangelism Fund.
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During the NMI Congress, a litany for the affirmation of a missionary was conducted for Jael Estrada, a Genesis missionary who will join the team that is serving in Chihuahua, Mexico.
“Seeing the response of the local and district leadership was impressive, not only in attendance, but also in their commitment at the altar again, again and again, to BE AND MAKE disciples in their Jerusalem, their Judea, their Samaria and to the ends of the earth,” Dr. Crocker said.
Shadia Franco, NMI president of the South Border District, said: “The event encourages and challenges me to continue serving God. I was able to meet more leaders. Additionally, it was a great experience due to the information received to serve alongside my district council.”
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Lola Brickey also said: “It was an honor to be part of the MNI Mexico Congress. The passion that NMI leadership has to pray for the lost is contagious.”
Ana Crocker thanks Dr. Jorge Córdoba and his team, especially Alma Hidalgo, for making this congress possible in Mexico.
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